Kim Petras

After filling the airwaves with middle-of-the-road ballads, the British star signalled a more risky era with Unholy. New album Gloria plays it disappointingly safe, but Smith’s effort in queering the mainstream can’t be knocked.

Digital cover: Lasers, lightning and synchronised backing dancers – Charli’s Crash tour is the crowning point in her complex journey to pop stardom. THE FACE joins her while she laps up the glory in Los Angeles.

The German artist has cooked up a potent pop recipe, with pinch of Charli, Britney and Madge.